Engineering Operation Technician, DCC Communities

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician in Seattle, WA. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting critical data center systems, ensuring high reliability and availability. Candidates should have at least 1 year of electrical or mechanical experience and a high school diploma. The position requires physical fitness and the ability to lift equipment. Comprehensive benefits and competitive hourly pay are provided, making this an excellent opportunity for skilled technicians.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of electrical or mechanical experience required.
• Experience in data center or mission critical facilities is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain electrical and mechanical systems in the data center.
• Perform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Documentation of change management and technical tasks.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Technical writing

Building Management Systems

Physical fitness

Education

High school or equivalent diploma

Tools

Electrical Power Management System

Building automation systems

Job description

Job Overview

Join our dynamic team and become a critical guardian of technological infrastructure! As a Data Center Engineering Technician, you will maintain the heartbeat of mission‑critical technology infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations that power global digital experiences and an extraordinary 99.999% uptime.

Amazon Data Services, Inc. owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on.

NOTE: Amazon does not sponsor immigration, including for H‑1B, TN, and other non‑immigrant visas, for this role.
Lump sum stipend will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and availability
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS)
• Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack‑level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA)
• Perform rack installs and rack decommissioning within internal SLA
• Perform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment
• Technical writing to support change management program
• Monitor daily work requests and manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion
• On‑site support of contractors, sub‑contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation
• Work schedule changes depending on specific site needs. Shifts can be up to 12‑hours and may rotate on a predefined schedule. Some locations have on‑call rotations.
• Role may support more than one location/site.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently
• Participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds
• Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder
• Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb stairs, twist, bend, work above shoulders, grasp, carry, push and pull objects into position
• Work in an environment requiring provided ear protection

Other Requirements

Travel and commute: Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs.

Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed; willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operational; travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of assigned facility.

Day in the Life

This role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting, reporting to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager (FM). They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission‑critical data center facility equipment including stand‑by diesel generators, related fuel systems, 3‑phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, wet cell batteries and associated systems, and mechanical equipment such as CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers, pumps and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of electrical or mechanical, or 1+ years of data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience
• High school or equivalent diploma

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of data center engineering experience

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

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